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Washington Letter on tariff debate and party clashes in Congress
Debating the tariff bill, Senate allies of the Republicans face criticism from Democrats over delays. Harris proposes prolonged sessions to force a record vote while Benedict's nomination for Public Printer moves, and Reed's actions draw rebukes. Populist strength and discontent ripple through state politics as factions clash and reform ideas surface.
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Senate
Hill
Murphy
Brice
Irby
Harris
Mery
Patrick Walsh
Georgia
Coleagues
Senator McLaurin
Representative McLaurin
South Carolina
Democratic Party
South
Holman
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Benedict
Washington
Reed
Senator Gibson
Louisiana
House
Coxey
Meyer
Conness
Stewart
Washington Post
Cleveland
United States
Wa. M. Simwart